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Statewise GK · Q790

Uttar Pradesh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 790

Q790

Who invented Sitar and Tabla?

A.
Ram Padarath
B.
Amir Khusrau
Answer
C.
Tansen
D.
Gopal Ramdas

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The correct answer is Amir Khusrau. The “Sangeet Sudarshana” states that the sitar was invented in the 18th century by a fakir named Amir Khusrau. Amir Khusrau was the 15th descendent of Naubat Khan, the son-in-law of Tansen.